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Dr. James L. Zehnder is a board-certified physician in Internal Medicine and Hematology with extensive training and experience in both fields. He completed his residency in Internal Medicine at Stanford University, where he also served as Chief Resident. Following this, he undertook fellowship training in Hematology-Oncology at Stanford, culminating in a K08 sponsored research postdoctoral fellowship. Dr. Zehnder is the founding director of the Stanford Molecular Pathology Laboratory since 1995, and currently serves in various leadership roles, including Director of Clinical Pathology and Director of the Molecular Pathology Fellowship. His primary research interests focus on the molecular pathogenesis of acquired cytopenias and the genetic testing of inherited non-malignant hematologic disorders. Dr. Zehnder employs next-generation sequencing techniques for T and B cell clonality testing and assesses somatic mutations in cancer patients. His clinical practice emphasizes the diagnosis and treatment of thrombotic and hemostatic disorders. Through his roles, Dr. Zehnder contributes significantly to advancements in clinical pathway and laboratory medicine, actively engaging in clinical trials and research aimed at improving outcomes in hematologic diseases.
Stanford University School of Medicine • Stanford, California
Director of Clinical Pathology, Director of Molecular Pathology Fellowship, and attending physician.
Stanford Hospital • Stanford, California
Service in clinical hematology and molecular pathology.
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